Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Health screenings for women, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Free breast exams, bone density, HIV, body fat; reduced cost cholesterol and blood glucose (fasting required). Call 751-8155.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., in the school library.

3 Somers School board Facilities planning work session, 6 p.m., followed by regular board meeting at 7 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at 6 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School Library Media Center.

3 Foys to Blacktail Trails open meeting 6 p.m. Perkins Family Restaurant. Guest speaker Jim Watson will give an update on preserving recreational land adjacent to Herron Park. Call Liz, 752-3318.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m., at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m., at the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Bring your own tree and receive help trimming and refining. Free and the public is invited. Contact Jerry Meislik at 862-0387.

3 Kalispell Women's Connection invites public to a "Pamper Yourself Spa Party," 7 p.m., WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Cost is $12. Guest speaker is Diana Doying of Port Saint Joe, Fla. Neck massages, pilates demonstration, cosmetic tips, foot soak, aerobic workout-wear workout clothes. RSVP to Pat at 844-2538 or Rosainne at 257-8098. Complimentary child care by reservation. Sponsored by the and Stonecroft International Inc.

3 Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

3 Flathead County Republic Central Committee meets at 7 p.m. at the Bulldog, Kalispell.

3 Community Forum on Middle East Solutions presents the Oscar-winning film, "West Bank Story," and "The Iron Wall" about Israel's wall in the West Bank, 7 p.m., Whitefish branch of Flathead County Library. Middle eastern coffee and treats provided.

3 Flathead Democratic Central Committee meets 7 p.m. KM Theatre upstairs., (elevator accessible) 40 E. Second St., Kalispell. Call Joan Vetter Ehrenberg, 862-4942.

3 Flathead High School Spring Band Concert 7:30 p.m. FHS auditorium. Reception to honor band's seniors follows. Free. Everyone invited.

Wednesday

3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

3 Beginning at 1 p.m. Flathead Electric members will experience a planned outage on Big Mountain, from just above Ptarmigan Village to the Summit, for about three hours. Call Scott Mitton, 751-4408.

3 Weather permitting, First Avenue East between Seventh and 10th Streets East will be closed today for patching. Call the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 758-7700.

3 Kila School board meets at 8:30 a.m. at the school.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) potluck brunch, 9:15-11:15 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Topic is "Babysitters." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Women's Health Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Late Louie Caye Building, Salish Kootenai College, Pablo. Free health screenings, diabetes STD education, substance abuse, breast and cervical cancer, suicide prevention and domestic violence, car seat safety, and information on wide variety of topics. Door prizes. All welcome.

3 Mother's Day Tea, 11:30 a.m., Community Room on Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Wear your favorite hat. Guest speakers are Connie Barker and Deanna Doying. Cost $7.50 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Sponsored by the Columbia Falls Women's Connection and Stonecroft.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Troy Methodist Church.

3 Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

3 Lincoln Conservation board meets at 4 p.m., Lincoln Conservation District office, 655 U.S. 93 N., Eureka. Open to public.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes to Estes Lake and Crane Mountain. Meet at Ferndale Fire Hall at 5:30 p.m., at Montana 209 and Ferndale Road. Dogs welcome. Bring fishing poles. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599; or Maren and Dave Amnotte, 837-4076 or 249-4528.

Thought

"Not to discover weakness is/ The Artifice of strength …" n Emily Dickinson, American poet (1830-1886).

3 Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m., Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Jerry Gutzmer givers a PowerPoint presentation on the Global Ecovillage Network. Coffee and tea provided. Desserts and other drinks available to purchase. All welcome. Call Edmund Fitzgerald, 837-5548; or Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board annual organizational meeting, 7 p.m., school library.

3 Whitefish Garden Club plant exchange 7 p.m., Whitefish Public Library conference room. Bring labeled plants. New members will receive two plants. Evening's topic is "How to Mix and Match Perennials."

Thursday

3 Weather permitting, the intersection of Hilltop and Northridge Streets will be closed today for reconstruction. Call the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 758-7700.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bigfork Senior Center, Call 837-4157 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., The Wave, Whitefish.

3 Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 2-4 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m., at Shaker's Steak & Ale, 2435 U.S. 93 W., Whitefish. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

3 American Heart Association Adult and Child CPR training, 6 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Cost $50. Pre-registration required. Call 751-4500.

3 Flathead High School Swing Club Dance Extravaganza 7-9 p.m., FHS small gym. Admission $5 at the door. Proceeds go to DEMAND, a charitable organization working in the Oaxaca, Mexico, area. Call Vicky Hyde, 751-3528.

3 First meeting of the Columbia Falls Historical Society, 7 p.m. Moving Image building, 235 Nucleus Ave. All interested welcome.

3 National Weather Service spring weather spotter training 7:30-9 p.m. United Way office, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. All interested in becoming a severe weather spotter are welcome.

Friday

3 Beginning at 9 a.m. Flathead Electric Cooperative members may experience scattered and brief outages due to a house move from 40 Appleway Dr., west to U.S. 2 West, then continue eight miles west on U.S. 2 to Kila Road for two miles, ending at 400 Kila Road. Call Scott Mitton, 751-4408.

3 Boomers Singles Group spring gathering tonight through May 20, Middle Thompson Lake. Singles 40 and older welcome. Call Teri, 214-4044 or Rick, 471-0857.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Saturday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Creative Memories scrapbooking workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eagles Nest, FVCC. Call Joyce Workman, 755-4922.

3 Creston Cemetery Association Annual spring clean up at 9 a.m.; annual business meeting begins 11 a.m., cemetery grounds.

3 Valley Voices Spring Concert, with the Flathead Valley Homeschool ensemble, 7 p.m., Easthaven Baptist Church, 2010 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Broadway show music and inspirational and gospel selections. Reception follows. Public welcome.

3 Northern Rockies Paddling Symposium 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday, Wayfarers State Park, Bigfork. Demonstrations of kayaks and canoes from area paddlesports shops. Learn tips and techniques. Free. Call Silver Moon Kayak Company, 752-3794.

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation 10:30 a.m., at the Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Call 752-PAWS.

3 Boy Scout Troop 1948 hosts a "Pig-A-Palooza" barbecue fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Evergreen Moose Lodge. Pulled pork sandwiches, salad, baked beans, chips, pop and dessert. $10 adults; $5, children, under 10. All welcome.

3 Glacier Institute Work Weekend Volunteer Party today and Sunday. To sign up, call 755-1211.

3 Blue Dragon Beads presents a Bead Bonanza Benefit for the Nurturing Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell.

3 PEO Chapter D spring card party 1-3:30 p.m., Mountain West Bank, Whitefish. Come solo or in pairs, or with others to make a table. Silent auction, refreshments, prizes. Admission $5 per person. Proceeds support PEO scholarships. Call 862-3732 or 862-3248.

3 Spaghetti feed fundraiser for Big Arm Fire Department, 5 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Byron Crow will discuss his ongoing Mission Valley project with peregrine falcons. Children eat for half price.

Sunday

3 Beginning at 9:30 a.m. Flathead Electric Cooperative members may experience scattered and brief outages due to a house move, from 4 Miles Avenue in Whitefish south three blocks and turning east onto U.S. 93, proceeding east for four blocks where it will turn south onto Baker Avenue to 18th Street, heading east to U.S. 93 where it will turn south to Meadow Lane, turning east and ending at 463 Antelope Trail.

3 Northern Rockies Paddling Symposium 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. continues today, Wayfarers State Park, Bigfork. Demonstrations of kayaks and canoes from area paddlesports shops. Learn tips and techniques. Free. Call Silver Moon Kayak Company, 752-3794.

3 Blue Dragon Beads presents a Bead Bonanza Benefit for the Nurturing Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell.

3 Don Lawrence Orchestra plays at 10:30 a.m. worship service for Community United Methodist Church, 750 Electric Ave., Bigfork. Public welcome.

Monday

3 Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

3 Flathead County Democratic Women meet at 11:45 a.m. at the Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Journalist Mark Holston will speak on political and social conditions in Venezuela and Colombia. Buffet lunch, $10. No reservations required. All welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Republican Women meet at noon, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. A representative from Eagle Transit will talk about the new bus service in Glacier Park. Lunch $10. Call Lois Lauman, president, 857-3512.

3 Youth Service Network meets at noon, at The Summit, Kalispell. Joel Welles of Flathead CARE will talk about Kids Camp and other activities. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-6:45 p.m., at The Summit. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m., at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Sue Thompson of Abundance Inc., offers a free financial workshop on "Building your Wealth Cycles," 7 p.m., Hampton Inn, Kalispell. Call 844-0247.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 to 11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. today and May 22, Polson Senior Center. Call 883-4735 for reservations.

A Look Ahead

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., May 22, Polson Immaculate Conception Church.

3 Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30 p.m. May 22, Western Building Center. Refreshments and raffles. Call 752-2422.

3 Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid, 6:30 p.m. May 22, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. May 23 in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 23, First Presbyterian Church, 126 Meridian, Kalispell.

3 Barry Adkins shares his story of his 1,400-mile walk and as a parent of a child who died of alcohol poisoning, 7 p.m. May 23, Polson High School auditorium. Call Shawn Smith, 837-1619. Public welcome.

3 Barry Adkins shares his story of his 1,400-mile walk and as a parent of a child who died of alcohol poisoning, 8:20 a.m., Bigfork Middle School gym; and 10 a.m. Swan River School, May 24. Call Shawn Smith, 837-1619. Public welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., May 24, Flathead Electric, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets 4-5:30 p.m. May 24, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, Kalispell. The program coordinator will talk about school-based suicide prevention programs in Flathead Valley Schools. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Fourth annual Spring for Glacier fundraiser May 25. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres 4 p.m. Belton Chalet; red bus ride to Lake McDonald Lodge for buffet dinner, 6:30 p.m. Entertainment by David Walburn. Boat tour, silent and live auctions. Advance tickets $125 per person, $250 per couple until May 14. Call 755-1211. Proceeds benefit Glacier Institute, Glacier Natural History Association and Glacier National Park Fund.

3 31st annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival, May 26-27. Kayak racing down the Wild Mile of the Swan River; 837-5888. For triathlon information, call Kalispell Athletic Club, 752-2880.

3 Human Therapy on Horseback presents a showing of the 60-minute documentary film, "Go Horse Please-Horses Helping Humans," 7 p.m. May 26, Flathead High School. Everyone invited.

3 Loon & Fish Festival 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 26-27, Seeley Lake Community Hall. Art show, soup bowl lunch to benefit Seeley Lake Food Bank, outdoor topics, demonstrations, children's art and raffle. Bird and wildflower walks, guided trip to view nesting loons, May 27. Call Alpine Artisans, 406-793-5706.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., May 29, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Healthcare provider New CPR training, 6 p.m. May 29 and 31, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500.

3 Community Forum on Middle East Solutions presents the Oscar-winning film, "West Bank Story," and "The Iron Wall" about Israel's wall in the West Bank, 7 p.m., May 29, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Middle eastern coffee and treats provided.

3 Whitefish Community Foundation sixth annual Nonprofit Workshop 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 30, Lodge at Whitefish Lake, on the topic, "Community Fundraising - Success Stories from the Front Lines" presented by Carol and Rich Atkinson and John Kramer. Cost $35, includes lunch. Pre-registration required by May 23. Call 863-1781.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., May 30, Flathead County Health Department, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 31, National Flood, Kalispell.

3 Trinity Lutheran School rummage sale 4:30 to 8 p.m. June 1; 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 2, 495 Fifth Ave. WN.

3 Benefit barbecue/pig roast and silent auction for 3-year-old Tristan Dishon who is recovering from traumatic injury after falling from a grader, 2-7 p.m. June 2, Fatt Boys, 1307 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Cost $5 per person or $8 per couple, $2 per child.

3 Bet Harim Jewish Community honors John A. Kramer Jr., at an award dinner, 5:30 p.m. June 7, O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Live entertainment, live and silent auctions. Tickets $130 per couple by May 25. For reservations, call 756-5159.

3 Small Business Hazardous Waste Collection event June 1, Flathead County Landfill. Registration required for time slot by calling 1-8770484-0129, ext. 102. Call Dave Prunty, 758-5910 at county landfill, or Waste Not Project at 756-8993 for more information.

3 Montana Quarter Horse Youth Association Stampede June 7-10, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Jumping, reining, barrel racing and more.

3 The Diabetes Care Program at KRMC presents a program by Hal Joseph, "Diabetes: A New Chronic Approach to an Old Chronic Illness, noon to 1:30 p.m. June 8, Paintbrush Room, KRMC. Lunch served. Participants will receive a free glucose meter. To register, call 751-5454.

3 Electronic equipment recycling event 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9, Valley Recycling, 1410 U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Bring in old computers, televisions and other electronic equipment. Some fees apply. Call Valley Recycling at 257-4302; or Waste Not Project, 756-8993.

3 Fourth annual Regional Husing Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 9, Kalispell Center Mall. Information on home ownership, consumer education seminars at top of each hour on financing, inspection and more. Sponsored by Northwest Montana Association of Realtors. Call Cal Scott, 885-6318.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-6:45 p.m. June 11, at The Summit. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 History Book Club discusses Carl B. Glasscock's "War of the Copper Kings" 6:30 p.m., June 14, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome. Call Gil Jordan, 756-8381.

3 Dressage for the Park dressage show, June 16-17, Rebecca Farm, Kalispell. Call Lindy Marriott at 752-4627 or Joy Struble at 755-8870

3 Columbia Falls Relay for Life for American Cancer Society June 22-23, Columbia Falls High School. Call Kathy Emerson, 862-7914; or Dina Pomper, 755-7004.

3 Kalispell Relay for Life for American Cancer Society 6 p.m. June 22, to 10 a.m. June 23, Flathead High School Legends Field. Call Joni McKiernan, 261-0184.

3 Whitefish Relay for Life for American Cancer Society, June 22-23, Whitefish High School athletic field. Call Aubonny Carlson, 863-8867; or Annie Mclaughline, 862-5580.

3 Community Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 23, at the First United Methodist Church in Polson, 30116th Ave. E. Call Irene, 883-2063 or Candace, 883-0204, to participate.

3 Big Mountain Resort opens June 30 for summer operations. Call 862-2911.

3 History Book Club discusses Norma Smith's biography, "Jeannette Rankin" 6:30 p.m., July 12, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome. Call Gil Jordan, 756-8381.

3 Multi-rural school reunion picnic for Flathead Valley residents, noon to 5 p.m. July 14, Feenan Farm, half mile east of Blue Moon junction on U.S 2. Bring a hot or cold dish, favorite beverage, service ware, lawn chair. Call 756-3211 or 752-1199.

3 Columbia Falls High School Class of 1967 40th reunion July 27-29 during Heritage Days. Call Cyndy Gochanour Deist, 755-3942; or Gail Shay Linne, 892-1935.

3 Columbia Falls High School Class of 1977 30th reunion July 27-28 during Heritage Days. Call Jim Cheff, 892-3682.

3 School District 5 fall enrollment begins 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Aug. 1, 233 First Ave. E., (above Flathead County Library), Kalispell. Call 751-3430.

3 Flathead High School Class of 1997 class reunion Aug. 10-11. E-mail fhsbraves1997@yahoo.com

3 Nature Energy Universe (NEU) hosts a Body, Mind and Spirit Fair, Sept. 8-9, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Health consultation, rejuvenation technologies, yoga, feng shui, massage workshops and videos and more. Call Barb and Mike Thomas, 406-227-8401